Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the Tolkien fan in your life? Let us help! We’ve assembled a list of our favorite items and where to find them. Happy Holidays from all of us at TheOneRing.net!

*Prices listed are in US dollars ($); prices may vary from what is listed.

Middle-earth From Script to Screen by Daniel Falconer; $75 – “A stunning 500+ page journey of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth films by Weta artist Daniel Falconer and TOR.n’s own K.M. “Kili” Rice! I just picked it up and it’s already taken a place of honor on my Tolkien bookshelf.” Pick up your copy HERE.

Lady’s Elven Earth Band by Badali Jewelry; starting at $55 – “One of my favorite pieces of jewelry, made by the talented artists at Badali. They also do equally gorgeous Elven bands in Air, Water, Fire, and Spirit. All of them can be ordered in Sterling silver or gold and you can also get them in men’s sizes.” Order HERE.

Grammaboodawg recommends:

The Atlas of Middle-earth (revised edition) by Karen Wynn Fonstad; $16.38 – “While it’s not 100% accurate, it’s still a wonderful way to bring the journey of the Fellowship to life. We refer to it in our weekly post “Walk to Rivendell”. It has charts for each leg of the Fellowship’s Journey as they travel together, then breaks into different charts to follow each leg of the Breaking of the Fellowship along with references for J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.” Order HERE.

Gandalf miniature figure by Weta Workshop; $74.99 – “…the detail iswonderful! From the expression and posture as he sits quietly withhis pipe and hat at his feet to the frayed hem of his clothes, it’sGandalf as we rarely see him.” Order HERE.

Altaira recommends:

Funko Pop! LotR Balrog 6″ Action Figure; $15.99 –“If you could ask members of the Fellowship to describe the Balrog, it’s highly likely the last thing they would have said is: adorable. But, this little guy from Funko POP is exactly that. Standing 6” tall, the Balrog comes complete with flaming hair, eyes and whip. Together with other Funko POP LOTR collectibles, the Balrog will make a unique statement in your collection. If you don’t already own any LOTR Funko POP items, the Balrog is a perfect way to start!” Order HERE.

Elven Brooch by The Noble Collection; $95 –“Every fan of the Lord of the Rings movies and books should consider this classic piece for their collections. The Noble Collection has crafted an exact reproduction of the pin seen in the movies, done in sterling silver and green enameling. A beautiful piece which will be equally at home on a scarf, sweater, or displayed next to your other collectibles.” Order HERE.

LotR Tree of Gondor T-Shirt; $24.95-26.95; – “This classy shirt is sure to put a smile on the faces of all the Tolkien fans you meet. A must-have for the wardrobes of all fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, the shirt is navy blue (but comes in other colors on the Warner Bros Store site) and sizes range from small to XXXL”. Order HERE.

Elessar recommends:

The Mouth of Sauron; $699 – “The Mouth of Sauron only got some love in the Extended Edition of The Return of the King. It took 14 years to get this statue but it was well worth it. This statue is without a doubt one of Weta Workshop’s best pieces. He comes in at $699 and limited to 750 pieces worldwide.” *note he is low stock. Check out Ellesar’s review for TOR.n, and order HERE.

Weta Mini-Epics; $29.99 each -“Debuting at Comic-Con 2017 these guys are I think destined to be a hit. For fans on a budget or fans of vinyls these figures are sure to help both collectors gets a little Middle-earth love. This line launched with Frodo, Gollum, Gimli, Uruk-hai Berserker, and a Moria Orc all these are currently available.” Order HERE.

greendragon recommends:

Beren and Lúthien/The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun by J.R.R. Tolkien; $30/$24- “As readers will know, this year saw the publication of the ‘complete’ edition of Tolkien’s Beren and Luthien. In what he wrote would be ‘(presumptively) my last book in the long series of editions of my father’s writings’, Christopher Tolkien has gathered and carefully edited the various tellings of the Professor’s ultimate love story. The publication also includes gorgeous illustrations by renowned Middle-earth artist Alan Lee. Why not pair this book with The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun (published just recently in America, though British publishers Harper Collins released it in 2016), as a fabulous gift to keep a Tolkien fan happy on long winter nights?” Order both HERE.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Commemorative Stamps and Coins; starting at $17.80 –“Believe it or not, it is still possible to get wonderful Hobbit coins and stamps from New Zealand Post. Many of their collectibles which were released to tie in with the movies have sold out, (as you can see at their website), but some gorgeous coins and miniature sheets are still available. I always think these stamps and coins are particularly classy collectibles – beautiful and easy to display. Any fans of Peter Jackson’s films would be thrilled to find something lovely from NZ Post in amongst their holiday gifts.” Order HERE.

LotR Collection from Shire Post Mint; starting at $10 – “Finally, if you like shiny, precious things – and who doesn’t? – but are more into book inspired collectibles than movie related items, check out the stunning coins and jewelry from Shire Post Mint. Their beautiful sets look like something you could actually spend on a pint at the Green Dragon, or could gamble away in a game of dice with Gondorian soldiers… I particularly love the Elvish Leaf necklaces – if I found the Elvish Silver Leaf of Winter necklace in my stocking, I’d be delighted. Just sayin’.” Order HERE.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/12/04/104500-holiday-gift-guide-2017/feed/0104500Weta Workshop’s Hobbit Day Party Business Bundlehttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/09/15/103989-weta-workshops-hobbit-day-party-business-bundle/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/09/15/103989-weta-workshops-hobbit-day-party-business-bundle/#respondFri, 15 Sep 2017 22:13:11 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=103989Next Friday, September 22, is both Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday, and has been proclaimed by the Tolkien Society as Hobbit Day. Many fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, including TORn, are planning parties of special magnificence for the auspicious day, and Weta Workshop is front-and-center, ready to help put on the best party ever with their Hobbit Day Party Business Bundle. As they so aptly put it at Weta: “There ain’t no party like a Hobbit Day party because a Hobbit Day party DON’T STOP!”

The Party Business Bundle contains the following items every Hobbit-loving collector will drool over (but not on the birthday cake, please!):

Bilbo’s Pipe

The One Ring (film-accurate size 11)

Bilbo’s Portrait

Bilbo’s Button

Hobbit Scarf by Stansborough

One Ring Keyring

No Admittance Sign

The Unexpected Journey Art Print

Hobbit Feet magnet

The package is priced at $229 USD, but contains $368 USD worth of everything you need to enjoy Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday long after September 22 has come and gone. Speaking of September 22 coming and going, the package is available through September 29 at midnight New Zealand time, a full week after the big birthday event. You can place your order here.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/09/15/103989-weta-workshops-hobbit-day-party-business-bundle/feed/0103989Collecting The Precious – My Middle-earth Collection Updatehttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/08/02/103665-collecting-the-precious-my-middle-earth-collection-update/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/08/02/103665-collecting-the-precious-my-middle-earth-collection-update/#respondWed, 02 Aug 2017 13:17:38 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=103665Almost four years ago I showed off my collection as it looked upon putting it in its own room. A lot has happened since then and I thought it was time to show how things look right now. As you will see I’ve added a lot of pieces, cabinet, and bookshelf since the last time I showed off my collection. This is for me, as I said, my way of showing off how much I love Middle-earth. My collection encompasses pieces from Weta Workshop, Sideshow Collectibles, Badali Jewelry, Noble Collection, United Cutlery, and even custom pieces. So I hope you enjoy taking a tour of my collection.
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2017/08/02/103665-collecting-the-precious-my-middle-earth-collection-update/feed/0103665TOR.n’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/12/05/102543-tor-ns-holiday-gift-guide-2016/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/12/05/102543-tor-ns-holiday-gift-guide-2016/#respondMon, 05 Dec 2016 15:49:48 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=102543

Father Christmas illustration by J.R.R. Tolkien

Still wondering what to get the Tolkien fan in your life for the holidays? Let TheOneRing.net help! Staffers deej, Earl, Elessar, Kelvarhin, and Sarumann have compiled a list of some of our favorites.

Note: All prices are in US dollars; actual price may differ from those listed here.

Middle-earth Landscapes: Locations in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Film Trilogies by Ian Brodie – Photographer Ian Brodie has captured these locations in all their beauty and splendor. Featuring the most breathtaking photographs from his bestselling The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guidebook, plus all-new imagery and contributions by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Andy Serkis, John Howe, and Alan Lee, this is a magnificent record of a historic era in film-making, and a peerless collection of landscape and location photography by a master of his craft. Retail price $40.00

Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien; edited by Christopher Tolkien – The tale of Beren and Lúthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Retail price $28.00 (Note: pre-order available now for estimated May 2017 delivery)

Skull Trophy Helm of the Orc Lieutenant – Weta Workshop; Limited Edition of 750 – Back by popular demand, Weta Workshop is proud to announce the return of its Helm series! Sculpted by Weta artists Daniel Cockersell and David Tremont. Retail price $79.99 (Note: Pre-order for estimated delivery March 2017)

Ringer Geek Tag by Badali Jewelry – Can be ordered as a necklace or keychain. Retail price $19.00

The One Ring by Jens Hansen – Get your own Precious from the same company that designed the ring seen in the films. Created exclusively by Jens Hansen for Weta; The One Ring is crafted to the exact shape, thickness and proportions of the original movie prop. Retail price varies.

Elf Earbuds – Listen to your favorite music in Elvish style with these cool earbuds! You’ll need to plug the link into Google Translate or another translation app since the website is Chinese. Retail price approx. $14.00

Warner Bros. has offered no comment but the Oscar-winning director kindly responded to us at TheOneRing.net. After I asserted the history of how Appendices producer Michael Pellerin and Peter Jackson approached the studio a little less than two years ago desiring to create a very special combined edition with thoughtful retrospective documentaries and a boatload of goodies (but the studio declined) Peter had this to say:

“In addition there was the added difficulty of Warners needing to access the original negative and scan the outtakes, bloopers, and additional sequences. They declined to do this, which made Michael Pellerin and my original plans for the comprehensive documentary we hoped to produce for this box set, impossible to produce. Neither Michael nor myself are therefore involved in this release. Maybe Warners will support our planned documentary for the 25th anniversary, because we would love to make it one day.”

So there you have it. Perhaps we can still look forward to that “Unicorn Edition” in a faraway future — well actually 10 years — but only with the support and foresight of Warner Bros., the Overseer of the Middle-earth Saga.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/08/23/101644-exclusive-peter-jackson-not-involved-in-this-release/feed/0101644Merch: new heat-transforming One Ring mug!http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/02/25/100412-merch-new-heat-transforming-one-ring-mug/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/02/25/100412-merch-new-heat-transforming-one-ring-mug/#respondThu, 25 Feb 2016 08:38:12 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=100412The Hobbit Shop people tell us of a neat new product they have up for pre-order: a One Ring heat mug.

As they describe, simply pour your favourite hot beverage and then watch as the heat makes hot stuff happen that illuminates the One Ring’s iconic tengwar inscription. It’s pretty neat — I have one of these that declares that I don’t like morning people.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/02/25/100412-merch-new-heat-transforming-one-ring-mug/feed/0100412TORn’s Tolkien Christmas Gift Guide for 2015http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/11/27/99710-torns-tolkien-christmas-gift-guide-for-2015/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/11/27/99710-torns-tolkien-christmas-gift-guide-for-2015/#respondSat, 28 Nov 2015 03:22:04 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=99710Have you finished all of your Christmas shopping yet? Or are you yet to start? If you’re like us, you’ll definitely have a few more things on your list and what better way to complete the task than buying some Tolkienesque presents. TORn’s staffers deej, Elessar, Earl, Altaira and Kelvarhin scoured the internet to find the perfect presents to celebrate the holidays and we were astounded by how many wonderful choices there are. So, without further ado, here are some lovely gift suggestions for your favourite Tolkien fan (even if that happens to be you). All prices are in U.S. dollars.

As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and design.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Chronicles – The Art of War by Weta Workshop- list price $40.00

The 6th and final volume of The Hobbit Chronicles from our friends at Weta. As the story of The Hobbit reaches its shattering climax amidst an epic landscape of war and tragedy, join Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer behind the scenes one last time as this sumptuous final book in The Hobbit: Chronicles series celebrates the epic conclusion of The Hobbit film trilogy.

This gorgeous little environment is an exacting miniature replica of the movie set that can be visited at Hobbiton in Matamata, New Zealand. It was created by the same artists and craftspeople who worked on the movie. The Green Dragon Inn was sculpted by David Tremont and Leonard Ellis.

The Minas Tirith environment from Weta is based on the miniature featured in The Lord of the Rings and built by the same artists and craftsmen that work on our movies. Principal sculptor: Leonard Ellis. Eight people poured over 1,000 hours of creativity and attention to detail into this piece.

DVD’s/Blu-rays

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson returns to Middle-earth with the final of three films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduring masterpiece. Set in Middle-earth 60 years before the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, the adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of dwarves on a journey into wild, treacherous lands swarming with beasts of every ilk. After reaching Erebor and encountering the dragon Smaug, Five Armies assemble for an epic battle that could decide the future of all in Middle-earth. The Extended Edition film is 20 minutes longer with new and extended scenes not seen in the theatrical release.

Includes Digital HD UltraViolet so you can enjoy the film on many different compatible devices. MUST ENTER REDEMPTION CODE BY 2018-03-24 TO REDEEM DIGITAL HD ULTRAVIOLET OFFER. HIGH DEFINITION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES. See “UltraViolet Details” section below for details. DOES NOT INCLUDE iTUNES FILE, BUT IS COMPATIBLE WITH iPHONE, iPAD, iPOD TOUCH AND MOST ANDROID DEVICES.

The Fellowship of the Ring; A meek hobbit of the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron. The Two Towers: While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard. The Return of the King: Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. Peter Jackson directs these action adventure movies starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchet and more. This special edition of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy includes theatrical and extended editions of the movies on 15 Blu-Ray discs.

Controversial animator Ralph Bakshi’s literal adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, is brought to the screen. An evil sorcerer from a previous era created a magical ring which enables its users to call upon its tremendous powers to rule the world, but it inevitably warps them to evil. It was believed lost, but during a resurgence of magical evil in the world, Bilbo, a simple, plain-spoken hobbit, recovers it from its hiding place. The forces of good give his nephew Frodo the choice to bear the awful burden of the ring to a place where it may be destroyed.

Hobbits are simple folk. Small people with hairy feet, they are not cut out for adventure and prefer to laze about and eat. A particular hobbit, Bilbo Baggins (Orson Bean), is taken by surprise one morning when the mighty wizard Gandalf (John Huston) knocks at his door. Soon Bilbo finds himself inducted into a party of dwarves bent on reclaiming their mountain from the deadly fire-breathing dragon, Smaug.

MUSIC

The 3-CD Limited Edition includes the first two soundtracks. DVD includes: “Use Well the Days: A Behind the Scenes Portrait”; a glimpse at Howard Shore’s weeks in London creating the music for the Return of the King by Elizabeth Cotnoir.

The Special Edition of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey contains the full score from the film with seven extended score cues, six exclusive bonus tracks, and deluxe liner notes packaged in a 2 CD hardcover digibook. The Soundtrack features original score by Academy Award winner Howard Shore recorded at famed Abbey Road Studios by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally it includes an original song, Song of the Lonely Mountain, written and performed by Neil Finn (Crowded House).

Featuring Original Music by Academy Award Winner Howard Shore With An Original Song I See Fire Performed by GRAMMY Nominated Singer-Songwriter Ed Sheeran
Special Edition features twelve extended tracks, a bonus track, expanded liner notes and interactive sheet music packaged in a hardcover DigiBook.

Howard Shore’s Academy Award-winning score for The Lord of the Rings has been hailed as some of the greatest film music ever written. Sweeping in scope, it is an interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth as music—an operatic tapestry of cultures, histories, languages, and peoples. The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films takes the reader on an unprecedented journey into the heart of this history-making opus with extensive music examples, original manuscript scores, a rarities CD, and fascinating glimpses into the creative process from the composer himself. Also included are a foreword by Howard Shore, an introduction by Fran Walsh, and sketches by John Howe and Alan Lee.

JEWELRY

While this inexpensive necklace isn’t going to go with your best evening wear, it’s affordable enough to make a perfect stocking-stuffer for a young Hobbit fan, a costumer, or just a general collector of Hobbit and Lord of the Rings treasures.

Leave it to The Noble Collection to provide a beautiful piece that definitely *will* go with your best evening wear. The beautiful Ring of Galadriel from The Hobbit movies is made of sterling silver with a European crystal encased inside the laced silver flower. It even comes in a nice collector’s box.

Another favorite by Noble is the stunning brooch of the Elvenking Thranduil. The brooch, a generous 5 inches across, is made of silver-plated brass with a yellow glass gem in the center. The silver branches evoke the deepest reaches of Mirkwood forest, while the gem is held in place by the claw of some mythical creature.

As clever as it is beautiful, Badali’s Bag End Door necklace will make a fun addition to any Hobbit-lover’s jewelry collection. The necklace comes in either white or yellow bronze with several choices of chains, and is on sale from its regular starting price of $50.00. If you look closely, you can even see Gandalf’s ‘G’ rune in the green enamel of the door!

If you’re ‘geek proud,’ say it loud with one of these geek tags featuring our favorite acronym for TheOneRing.net: TORN. This quality piece is made of sterling silver and is available either as a necklace or a key chain. The $19.00 list price is on sale from the regular price of $29.00, so it’s the perfect time to snag one of these collectible tags.

TOYS

Last year we featured the Funko POP Smaug in our holiday gift guide, so continuing with the Funko POP Hobbit toys offerings, this year’s recommendation is the Tauriel figure. Complete with daggers, green robe and those adorable, big Fundo eyes, Tauriel will make a great, very affordable addition to any Hobbit fan’s collection.

Be prepared! Instead of fighting over who gets to be the shoe or the car, you’ll be fighting over who gets to be The One Ring or the Beorn Bear in order to play this great game based on the three Hobbit movies. With properties that include Gollum’s Cave and the Erebor Throne Room, this game will make you the mogul of Middle-earth.

This set includes some of our favorite heroes from The Hobbit movies: Thranduil, Legolas, Tauriel, Fili and Kili. Each figure contains up to 12 points of articulation and includes clothing, weapons and accessories. Figures are 3.75 inches high.

MISCELLANEOUS

The official Tolkien Calendar for 2016 is a striking creation featuring dramatic illustrations from the Finnish artist Tove Jansson. Jansson, who died in 2001 aged 86, was an author and illustrator best known for her books and comic strips depicting the Moomins, who inhabited a valley which i as pleasant and peaceful as Tolkien’s own Shire but beset by a wider and more dangerous outside world. In the early 1960s Jansson was asked to illustrate the Swedish edition of The Hobbit, and it is from that work that the illustrations for this calendar have been taken.

Relive the adventures of Gandalf, Frodo, Aragorn and the rest of the Fellowship as they journey through Middle Earth in a quest to destroy the one Ring. Features a mid-sized planning grid. Printed on a glossy paper stock suitable for pen and pencil note taking. This calendar is 12″ wide x 12″ tall when closed and 12″ wide x 24″ tall when open.

Spend the year reliving Bilbo Baggins’ greatest adventure through Middle-earth throghout all of the films of The Hobbit. Features a mid-sized planning grid. Printed on a glossy paper stock suitable for pen and pencil note taking. This calendar is 12″ wide x 12″ tall when closed and 12″ wide x 24″ tall when open.

The classic silhouette of the nine members of The Fellowship of the Ring as they set out from Rivendell on their quest to guide Frodo to Mordor and the destructive forces of Mount Doom, ridding Middle-earth forever of the dark brooding menace of the Dark Lord Sauron.

The collectible Smaug Trading Pin is made from metal (brass) with enamel paint detailling. It comes mounted on a backing card inside a plastic bag. The reverse of the pin is plain gold metal.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/11/27/99710-torns-tolkien-christmas-gift-guide-for-2015/feed/099710Black Friday Savings at HobbitShop.com!http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/11/27/99817-black-friday-savings-at-hobbitshop-com/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/11/27/99817-black-friday-savings-at-hobbitshop-com/#respondFri, 27 Nov 2015 17:42:13 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=99817Black Friday comes to Middle-earth today at HobbitShop.com, the official online shop of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies! The shop is offering savings of up to 60% on officially licensed jewelry, phone cases, chess sets, collectibles, and more, plus Buy One, Get One 50% Off all shirts! Check it out at http://www.hobbitshop.com !
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/11/27/99817-black-friday-savings-at-hobbitshop-com/feed/099817Another chance to WIN the 1978 animated LOTR score LP collector’s set – via twitterhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/09/15/99325-another-chance-to-win-the-1978-animated-lotr-score-lp-collectors-set-via-twitter/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/09/15/99325-another-chance-to-win-the-1978-animated-lotr-score-lp-collectors-set-via-twitter/#respondTue, 15 Sep 2015 19:33:49 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=99325As you’ll have read a few days ago, we’re excited for the upcoming debut of the score of the classic 1978 animated Lord of the Rings movie, directed by Ralph Bakshi and scored by Leonard Rosenman. This very special release is on vinyl and is accompanied by an amazing set of collector’s items from the beloved film. Now you can have more chances to WIN one of the two copies we have to give away by TWEETING a link to the YouTube video about the release. Simply tweet the video URL AND the tag #TheOneBoxSet before midnight EST September 19th. One winner will be chosen at random from all the tweets with the correct link and hashtag.

So tweet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW7sHYdGcfQ and #TheOneBoxSet – and whatever else you would like to include! – for another chance to win.

The contest will run through September 19th with winners to be announced on September 20th.

Read the official press release below.

Fantasy Records presents the classic score to the 1978 animated feature J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, from Academy Award-winning composer Leonard Rosenman (East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, Barry Lyndon). This highly collectable, vinyl box set will be a must-have for fans of the landmark film and audiophiles alike. Inside the box, there is a wealth of ephemera, including reproductions of rare items from the original Tolkien Fanclub!

Contents include:

-Two 180-gram vinyl LPs, housed in a reproduction of the original gatefold jacket

-24” x 36” theatrical poster, featuring Gandalf

-12” x 8.5” map of Middle-earth

-Lobby card, reproduced from the original theatrical release

-Sticker

-Replica Production cel, suitable for framing

-16-page illustrated booklet, featuring behind-the-scenes photos, a new Leonard Rosenman appreciation by Jon Burlingame, the nation’s leading writer on the subject of music for films and television, plus liner notes by Tolkien Enterprises’ Laurie Battle. Also in the booklet is a backstage look at the making of the film by music historian and reissue producer Bill Belmont.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/09/15/99325-another-chance-to-win-the-1978-animated-lotr-score-lp-collectors-set-via-twitter/feed/099325Debut of 1978 animated LOTR score LP collector’s set & TORn Giveaway!http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/09/11/99283-debut-of-1978-animated-lotr-score-lp-collectors-set-torn-giveaway/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/09/11/99283-debut-of-1978-animated-lotr-score-lp-collectors-set-torn-giveaway/#respondFri, 11 Sep 2015 17:25:25 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=99283In conjunction with our friends at Fantasy Records, TheOneRing.net is proud to present the exclusive debut of the score of the classic 1978 animated Lord of the Rings movie, directed by Ralph Bakshi and scored by Leonard Rosenman. This very special release is on vinyl and is accompanied by an amazing set of collector’s items from the beloved film. The exclusive (and very clever) video below shows everything that is included.

The set is available for purchase for $69.98 USD on Amazon here. Also, Fantasy Films has graciously donated copies to TheOneRing.net to give away to two lucky readers! The contest can be entered at the link at the bottom of the page and is available to people world-wide! The contest will run through September 19th with winners to be announced on September 20th.

Read the official press release below, and be sure to enter to win and/or order your own beautiful collector’s set today!

Fantasy Records presents the classic score to the 1978 animated feature J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, from Academy Award-winning composer Leonard Rosenman (East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, Barry Lyndon). This highly collectable, vinyl box set will be a must-have for fans of the landmark film and audiophiles alike. Inside the box, there is a wealth of ephemera, including reproductions of rare items from the original Tolkien Fanclub!

Contents include:

-Two 180-gram vinyl LPs, housed in a reproduction of the original gatefold jacket

-24” x 36” theatrical poster, featuring Gandalf

-12” x 8.5” map of Middle-earth

-Lobby card, reproduced from the original theatrical release

-Sticker

-Replica Production cel, suitable for framing

-16-page illustrated booklet, featuring behind-the-scenes photos, a new Leonard Rosenman appreciation by Jon Burlingame, the nation’s leading writer on the subject of music for films and television, plus liner notes by Tolkien Enterprises’ Laurie Battle. Also in the booklet is a backstage look at the making of the film by music historian and reissue producer Bill Belmont.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/09/11/99283-debut-of-1978-animated-lotr-score-lp-collectors-set-torn-giveaway/feed/099283Battle of the Five Armies EE DVDs now available for pre-orderhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/08/26/99138-battle-of-the-five-armies-ee-dvds-now-available-for-pre-order/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/08/26/99138-battle-of-the-five-armies-ee-dvds-now-available-for-pre-order/#respondThu, 27 Aug 2015 01:18:27 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=99138The extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies DVDs are now available for pre-order in the U.S. from Amazon. Formats include DVD, Blu-ray, and 3-D/Blu-ray and range in price from $34.99 for the DVD to $54.98 for the 3-D/Blu-ray version. The extras appear to be the same with all three, described as “hours of fascinating, in-depth looks at the production,” including:

– The Appendices – The Appendices Parts XI and XII showcase a chronological history of the filming of The Battle of the Five Armies, documenting the work done on set chronologically through the three shooting blocks and in the world of its digital effects

– New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth – Part 3

Digital HD UltraViolet is also available which must be redeemed by November 17, 2018.

The cover art on Amazon’s site differs for each version. Following is a discussion of each, and links at which you can pre-order your copy.

The DVD version cover features Bilbo (Martin Freeman) with Sting drawn, overlooking the evil armies amassing, and the battle raging below him. The border, which is the same for all three formats, is a steel-gray color with a design reminiscent of dwarf-runes seemingly carved into it which adds a nice touch to these last extended editions of the series. One of the carved dwarven sentinels of Erebor watches over all on the right while the ramparts of Erebor and the burning remnants of Lake-town are visible in the background on the left.

The Blu-ray cover is more character-centric than the DVD cover. Our hero Bilbo is front and center, again with Sting drawn. A thoughtful, but stern, Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen) is on Bilbo’s right, while a very stubborn, impatient and disturbed-looking Thorin (Richard Armitage) is on his left. The Elves are well-represented on this cover with three of the four smaller figures in front of Bilbo being comprised of Thranduil (Lee Pace), Tauriel (Evangeline Lily) and Legolas (Orlando Bloom). Last, but not least, stands Bard the Bowman (Luke Evans) with the glow of the fire of Smaug and the burning Lake-town behind him.

The 3-D/Blu-ray cover is striking, with just the characters of Bilbo (Martin Freeman) and Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen) standing behind him protectively. As with the DVD cover, the sentinel of Dale is just off to the right, only this time with a great battle-troll below, and the ramparts of Erebor and vestiges of a burning Lake-town are off the the left, with the battle raging behind all. As if to emphasize that this is *the* battle, Bilbo again has Sting drawn and ready to do battle with the enemies. A nice touch with this cover is that Bilbo’s mithril shirt is clearly visible underneath his plainer clothes.

Definitely stay tuned, as we will bring you more BotFA analysis as details become available (e.g., releases in other countries, releases in other retail outlets, special incentives). Note that we did check Amazon’s sites for other countries but didn’t find the EE available yet. If you don’t live in the U.S., definitely let us know if and when it becomes available in your corner of the world and whether the amenities are the same, and we’ll add it to future updates.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/08/26/99138-battle-of-the-five-armies-ee-dvds-now-available-for-pre-order/feed/099138Anniversary release of War of the Ring board game – 2nd editionhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/07/19/98725-anniversary-release-of-war-of-the-ring-board-game-2nd-edition/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2015/07/19/98725-anniversary-release-of-war-of-the-ring-board-game-2nd-edition/#respondMon, 20 Jul 2015 03:28:03 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=98725If you’re a fan of the strategy and/or collectibility of the classic War of the Ring board game, take note that the anniversary release of the 2nd edition will be available via pre-order for 48 hours only starting tomorrow, July 20th, 6:00 p.m., GMT (2:00 p.m. EST) and running to 6:00 pm. GMT on Wednesday, July 22. As may copies as are pre-sold in the 48 hour period will be made. From aresgames.eu:

This new edition of the game will feature a set of 205 figures, hand painted in a high quality style; a hot-foil stamped game board, about 20% larger than the normal board included in Second Edition; a unique hardcover strategy guide, the “War of the Ring Companion”, written by Kristofer Bengtsson and featuring beautiful artwork by John Howe. The game board, cards and rules will be updated to reflect all the changes introduced by the Second Edition and to incorporate the latest rulings and frequently asked questions.

The Anniversary Release of War of the Ring Second Edition is scheduled to release in Spring, 2016. Due to the limited print run, it will be sold by preorder only, at a price of $ 369.00 (about € 330) plus postage and packing.